KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 12, 2022, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/12/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: RC Guardex


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Quality Performance Test Report (English).pdf	application/pdf	1411	1209 Tanner Brooks	Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc	Jul 12, 2022	6219	Yes
RC-GUARDEX Leaching test report on water supply facilities (English).pdf	application/pdf	61	1209 Tanner Brooks	Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc	Jul 12, 2022	6221	Yes
RC_GUARDEX_Application Guide.pdf	application/pdf	777	1209 Tanner Brooks	Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc	Jul 12, 2022	6218	Yes
RC_GUARDEX_Technical Data Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	204	1209 Tanner Brooks	Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc	Jul 12, 2022	6220	Yes
RCGUARDEX_Brochure.pdf	application/pdf	10497	1209 Tanner Brooks	Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc	Jul 12, 2022	6223	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	U Undecided	Would agree with other evaluators that the product is viable and would be suitable to evaluate experimentally. Also, reference current special note for sealers which limit sealers to list within the special note. Would recommend vendor contact KyPEL administrator to propose a possible trial project or demo of product.	Aug 05, 2022	3150
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Kentucky presently has a special note for concrete sealers and it restricts products to a list of twelve products. And there is a moratorium on adding additional sealers until a specification can be developed. These are all silane sealers. My interpretation is that this is a silicate product and is a different animal than the silane sealers and could be expected to perform differently. If this is true this could possibly open the door for experimental applications. Also a question concerning application. The brochure indicates that product is only applied by approved applicators whereas the application guide and tech data sheet make no such reference. More testing is needed that may provide some correlation to performance and I would reference you to AASHTO T384 for applicable testing and to NTPEP to look into the sealer program that is relatively new.	Jul 15, 2022	3149
KyTC Maintenance	1183 Dora Alexander Agency	U Undecided	It seems like it would be a good product, but would need to go through more testing.	Jul 12, 2022	3147

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name: NA
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc
Address: PO Box 16560
	Louisville, KY 40256

Background description of company and its products:
	RC Guardex is manufactured in Japan and is the most widely used concrete preservative/waterproofer in that nation with over 60% market share. It has been used on the nation''''s bullet train infrastructure as well as many of their most notable buildings.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Finishing Products
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Waterproofing Membranes and Materials
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	As a NACE Certified coating inspector with a career built on concrete coatings, it is my opinion that concrete coatings should NOT be used if this is an option. For structures such as clarifiers, dikes and berms, parking garages, bridges, roadways, slab buildings, etc, RC Guardex creates a seamless, waterproof barrier deep in the pores of the concrete (1-4" deep) that will not crack with the movement of concrete. RC Guardex was developed in Japan as a penetrating concrete waterproofer. Using water and calcium in the concrete, RC Guardex cures to form a gel structure below the surface of the concrete. It will continue to cure with any exposure to water. It is applied topically to existing concrete and can be applied in any orientation, including overhead by a simple bug sprayer or paint roller. The unique formulation of this product allows it to perform in environments where no other coating or sealer can be successful. It can/should be applied to wet concrete (most require completely dry making ambient conditions critical). It has minimal cure time, allowing foot and vehicle traffic within minutes. The gel structure is unlike competitive products which form crystalline structures because it allows enhanced flexibility, resistance to freeze thaw cycles, and can be applied at any time in the life span of the concrete (many can only be applied during mixing/pouring).
General Composition of Material:
	SDS in attachments.
Date introduced on Market: 2018-03-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Xypex
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	The product has not yet been tested by any US authority. We are looking for recommendations for tests for which we should apply. We anticipate applying for the following ASTM tests based on feedback here. ASTM D 2939; ASTM D 466; ASTM E 96; ASTM C 836; ASTM C 672; ASTM C 267; ASTM 39
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	None in the US.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.industrialwaterproofing.us

This information is filed by Tanner Brooks on Jul 12, 2022
Contact Information:
	Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings, inc
	PO Box 16560
	Louisville, KY 40256
	Phone: 5026814941
	Email: tanner.brooks@peakcoatings.com


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